I hate to say it but it’s true. I used to be one of those people who enjoyed delaying things to the very last-minute, constantly telling myself that everything will work out, because I “perform better under pressure.” Now I see that’s just nonsense.

We are at our best when our minds are open, free, and relaxed – when we can take our time, be creative, and see our projects with fresh eyes. Not when time constraints force us to create out of desperation.

The problem is that people confuse urgency with emergency.

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